Friday, August 6, 2010

First Friday Freebie #12

This month marks the One Year Anniversary of my First Friday Freebies. I can’t believe that a year has gone by already. Wow!

Next to pincushions, I L-O-V-E needlecases. Or maybe now needlecases have overtaken my pincushion madness? But that’s what happens when the word “ONE” does not exist in “one’s” vocabulary. *wink* Two…or more…of something you love is better than one…right?

If you guessed that this month’s FFF is a needlecase, you’re right. Here is my Huswif Needlecase, fastened shut with a vintage button.

And now I’ll s-l-o-w-l-y reveal the inside…

And a little more…

Ta da! A needlecase stitched in my favorite sampler style!

I ♥needlecases and I hope you do too! I’ve been using this one every day since I made it. It has two deep pockets and a scissor holder and needle/pin keep both made from wool.

You may download the PDF file which includes the photos, line drawings and instructions HERE.

Thanks to all of you for making this past year so special. I’ve had loads of fun coming up with these designs. I hope you’ve enjoyed making them as much as I did.

Beautiful needlecase. I have been following your blog for a month or so and absolutely love everything you make. Thank you for being so kind to share with us your beautiful creations.Greetings from Argentina

Thank you again ,Kaaren for sharing your beautiful creations with the world.It is almost like Christmas when we visit your blog with the excitement of wondering what gifts you have to share with us. Have a wonderful day.

thank you so much for this wonderful pattern! I love needlecases and think this is the perfect little holiday gift for my small stitching group. I know the girls will love it!Your talent and generosity is just so appreciated.Karen

Kaaren, Your needlecase is just fantastic. I love it! Is there a file available through Adobe? I'm the 'dork' who is currently using a 10 year old computer and for the life of me I can't get it to download the 4shared program. I can't even go onto facebook without locking up my system and all the computer guy says is, upgrade to a newer computer. (easier said than done) Ah well...I can still drool. Beautiful needlecase, thank you so much for sharing.

I have to tell you, I am sure you've heard this before, but I LOVE your header and am super jealous of all your crocks.I NEED and want some crocks but have not seen them anywhere around here in NJ. Do you have a source or do you just thrift shop?Peggy

Hi Kaaren! I came over to catch up today and there are always so many wonderful treats here to see! You've had a very productive summer to far! I see why you love the needle case so much - it's not only adorable but so functional - thanks so much for your generosity!Cheers!

Already a year? This project is absolutely delightful! I've downloaded it to a file and will have to get it printed out and drawn so I make a point to stitch in the evenings! Thank you so much dear friend.

I'm so excited. I've been wanting to make a needlecase, but just hadn't found a pattern I loved. I think yours is perfect. I wasted no time in downloading the pattern. Thanks so much, Kaaren for sharing.

I love this pattern Kaaren. It will be a fun project to stitch. I see great little stitcher gifts being made for Christmas in my future. Thanks so much for sharing your FFF this past year. They have been fun to stitch.

Just precious!I have to make more of these...I purchased a a lot of misc. sewing implements/chatterlaine at the quiltshow last year. It's all on a necklace. I think of showing it, but am afraid folks would think I was "showing off". Anyways, I really need to make a "home for it". XO

Once again you have made a "must do" pattern - even if I am "hanging a little" (summertime)in my plans I wish to make one of these - but I am not so good that I can understand where to place the stichery and how to turn to make the pockets - sure it is me not the pattern ;} - has spent a few ours wondering - but better asking before my hair getts completely grey.Hug :))

I ♥ my friends

About Me

I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. In December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, wool applique and rug hooking are just a few of my passions.
During the last 5 years I have released over 40 new and FREE designs here on my blog. Just scroll down and you'll find the links to all of my FREE patterns available in PDF format under the title First Friday Freebies and More First Friday Freebies. Click on them one at a time to download and print the photos, instructions and line drawings. Enjoy!